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Be Your Best Nude: How To Rock A Nude Lip

September 14, 2016 by Liz 10 Comments

For years, yes YEARS, I’ve been on a biblical scale hunt for the holiest of all lip products. The Nude.

Seems simple right?? Find a lip color aptly named “nude”. Put it on. Look fabulous.

Ha. That’s a fun joke. 

Here’s what I’ve learned. Nude lips are harder than or equal to wearing a red lip. If the color doesn’t match you look dead. If the formula is too dry, you look DEAD. Luckily, a little reverse lip liner (getting to that next), some good old hydration, and some highlight can make a nude lip look alive and hot.

 

nude-lip

 

-Wear It-

 

Prep and Prime:

Nude or not, when putting on lips you MUST have the proper canvas. Prep your lips with a scrub like THIS and apply pure vitamin e oil. The vitamin e helps to lock in moisture and can also give a plumping effect.

Dry and Cracked

Smooth and Ready for Lovin’

Line and Define:

Lip liner is oh so necessary. Using a white liner like NYX Wonder Pencil and reverse lining (drawing a white line around the edge of the lips) can really make your nude lip pop while keeping it soft and fun. Also, try drawing a line down the center of your bottom lip to add dimension.

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The Color

 

Finding your nude zen is like finding a dude who will eat vegetarian. Doable but somehow you are always still slightly disappointed. Getting the whole package is hard. Look for a color that is similar to the shade of your lips, only slightly lighter. It’s easy to be drawn to the colors that look pure white but trust me, just don’t. I love THIS line by Essence Cosmetics. 02 Porcelain Doll is my  jam right now.

 

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Highlight 

Not exclusive to the nude lip, but a definite body booster. Gently swipe a small amount of your favorite highlighter onto the Cupid’s Bow (upper lip curve) to make your lip look crazy defined and inviting. I love THIS by Physician’s Formula.

BLEND FOREVER! 

Yes. You can never blend too much. Blot with a finger or sponge until the look is seamless. Throughout the day, reapply the lipcolor and blend some more!

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Now go get nude!

♥Liz

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  1. ClassicMaggie

    September 16, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Love it! I’m pretty pale and I totally agree with you that nude lips are definitely much harder to pull off than bolder lips, thanks for the great tips!
    BTW, you are gorgeous! 😻

    Reply
    • Liz ll Inspector Gorgeous

      September 16, 2016 at 8:30 am

      It’s so true! Pale girls know the struggle haha! And thank you, you’re too kind 🙂

      Reply
  2. Paul

    September 15, 2016 at 3:37 am

    *Raises hand* Question: If you have to apply a certain colour to your lips for them to be nude, does that mean they aren’t nude when no colour is applied? Asking for a friend, as always.

    Reply
    • Liz ll Inspector Gorgeous

      September 15, 2016 at 6:18 am

      Is this a makeup question or existentialism question? Ok, here’s both answers-

      A nude lip is only nude when the color of the lip is muted to the tone of the skin. A colorless lip is usually a fleshy pink tone, therefore not “nude” but naked.

      As for the other answer, existence precedes essence, so yes.

      😉

      Reply
      • Paul

        September 15, 2016 at 3:29 pm

        It’s a both question. Hmm, all my life I thought nude = naked. Thanks for clearing that up! My ‘friend’ will appreciate this info.

      • Liz ll Inspector Gorgeous

        September 15, 2016 at 3:33 pm

        In the makeup world nothing is every what it seems! haha

  3. Chris Gorton

    September 14, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Love your blog!

    Reply
    • Liz ll Inspector Gorgeous

      September 14, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Chris!!!

      Reply
  4. Anonymous

    September 14, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I want to wear lipstick, but I don’t. Maybe I should start….I like it! Very pretty photos. I wish there was a funny story to go along with the post. I like reading about your life. 🙂

    Reply
    • Liz ll Inspector Gorgeous

      September 14, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      You should! Next time I promise to delve deep into my personal life and tell you a sordid story of epic proportions. Puns included 😉

      Reply

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